LEAP - the Local Economic Assessment Package can substantially enhance the capabilities, insight and effectiveness of economic development organizations. LEAP can also enhance the cost-effectiveness and creativity of economic development consultants. Take a look at the case studies that follow, to see how both public organizations and private consultants have used the system to their advantage for addressing a wide range of problems.

Benchmarking Competitiveness

• Appalachia - Appalachian Regional Commission
• Colorado - Greater Colorado Springs Economic Development Corporation
• New York State - Seneca Nation

Targeting Strategy

• Alabama - Northern Alabama Council of Local Governments
• Georgia - Coosa Valley Regional Development Center, and the Middle Georgia Regional Development Center
• Indiana - City of Madison and Jefferson County
• New York State - the Southern Tier West Regional Planning Commission, the Southern Tier East Regional Planning Commission, and the Fort Drum Regional Liaison Association

Infrastructure Investment

• Indiana, City of LaPorte
• Tennessee - Southeast Tennessee Development District, and Tennessee DOT
• Massachusetts - Southeast Corridor
• Pennsylvania - Continental One Corridor